It is more clear than ever that reverting a catastrophic climate crisis requires deep systemic change, as well as strong climate and environmental justice work that places the sustainability of life, and economic and social justice at the core. This Umbrella Issue session will bring together and foster engagement between women’s rights and climate justice activists in recognition of the gendered impacts of the environmental and climate crisis, its intersections with socio-political and economic upheaval, violence and militarization, and the need to search for common feminists alternatives to the current system.

In preparation for the Forum, WEDO, AWID, and IDS hosted an eDiscussion on Umbrella Issue Climate and environmental justice from April 5th to 7th 2016. The summary paper can be found in WEDO’s Tools here.